A holiday with a bang

July 07, 2006

Independence Day in Columbia means Lake Kittamaqundi fireworks and the Longfellow Neighborhood Parade. At left, a popping balloon surprises Laura Shoemaker, 15, as she decorates a truck for the parade. Above, Leah Hough, 5, and Brianna Hoffman, 15, enjoy fireworks on the Columbia lakefront. Below, Ben Bausch, 27, of Columbia gives an impromptu dance performance at the lakefront gathering.

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